Biography
In 2023 and 2024, Kingston Maurward College student Alex Gould carried out his work-based placement with the council as part of his horticulture course, spending one day a week with the gardening team. After completing his course, Alex volunteered with the council for one day a week.
Alex formally joined the town council in June 2025 as a gardener/maintenance person, working every Friday. He assists with the maintenance and development of the council’s open spaces and gardens, including some maintenance and repair of council property. Other responsibilities include cemetery management, maintenance of equipment, weed spraying and raking the beach.